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QAS Appoints O’Reilly as Managing Director Asia Pacific

19 April, 2007 11:22

<p>Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 19 April 2007 – QAS, an Experian® company, one of Australia’s leading address management specialists, has appointed Brendan O’Reilly as managing director, Asia Pacific, responsible for regional operations.</p><p>Based in Sydney, O’Reilly will concentrate on growing the business in the Asia Pacific region, and overseeing a number of new product initiatives in 2007. O’Reilly previously spent six years with QAS driving business growth in Asia, including three years establishing QAS’ Singapore operations. This experience will ensure a smooth transition and continuity of management during a time of high growth for the company.</p><p>QAS has strong plans for this financial year and O’Reilly will be instrumental in leading these initiatives. “QAS is going through a very exciting time,” O’Reilly said. “We’re moving further into the financial sector, offering identity verification and anti-fraud software, further geographic data and profiling solutions, as well as expanding our presence across the Asian region. These new projects will open up a large number of additional opportunities and I’m confident we will continue to see the tremendous growth we are experiencing in the Asia Pacific region as a result.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to working with the regional teams. We have a great team that is totally committed to delivering first class solutions and support to our customers. With this focus across the business, we are well positioned for continued success,” O’Reilly said.</p><p>-ends-</p><p>About QAS</p><p>QAS is an international provider of data accuracy and identity management solutions. Its QuickAddress range of software helps organisations worldwide capture accurate address data and conserve integrity over time. Any organisation that holds data on prospects, customers, suppliers, employees or distribution networks will benefit from the efficiency gains and cost savings achieved with QuickAddress.</p><p>Based on data secured from national postal authorities and other leading data sources, QuickAddress captures, cleans and maintains name and address records. The true potential of this data can then be enhanced by the addition of information from over 80 datasets.</p><p>The IDentifier suite of products is designed to improve identity management processes. The leading IDentifier solution Authenticate Pro provides fast and efficient electronic authentication of individuals to help cut process costs, minimise the risk of potential fraud and provide users with security against ID theft.</p><p>Award winning solutions from QAS are a result of a 17-year investment in technology development to ensure each solution delivers the highest level of functionality and service support. QAS supports more than 10,000 clients worldwide across all industry sectors. QAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Experian®, the global information solutions company. Visit QAS on the web at www.qas.com</p><p>About Experian</p><p>Experian is a global leader in providing analytical and information services to organisations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.</p><p>Combining its unique information tools and deep understanding of individuals, markets and economies, Experian partners with organisations around the world to establish and strengthen customer relationships and provide their businesses with competitive advantage.</p><p>For consumers, Experian delivers critical information that enables them to make financial and purchasing decisions with greater control and confidence.</p><p>Clients include organisations from financial services, retail and catalogue, telecommunications, utilities, media, insurance, automotive, leisure, e-commerce, manufacturing, property and government sectors.</p><p>Experian Group Limited is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE-100 index. It has corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Costa Mesa, California and Nottingham, UK. Experian employs more than 12,500 people in 34 countries worldwide, supporting clients in more than 60 countries. Annual sales are $3.1 billion (£1.7bn/€2.5bn).</p><p>For more information, visit the Group's website on www.experiangroup.com.</p><p>The word 'Experian' is a registered trademark in the EU and other countries and is owned by Experian Ltd and/or its associated companies.</p><p>For further information visit QAS at www.qas.com/au or contact:</p><p>Angela CoombesMax AustraliaTel: (02) 9954 3492Email: angela.coombes@maxaustralia.com.au</p>

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